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National Parks & Reading Class: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

National Parks & Reading Class: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Celebrating National Park Week with Free Lessons

Celebrating National Park Week with Free Lessons

Make Math Relevant with the National Parks

Make Math Relevant with the National Parks

5 Tips for Using Olympic National Park in the Classroom

5 Tips for Using Olympic National Park in the Classroom

5 Tips for Teaching with Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5 Tips for Teaching with Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Bring Learning to Life by Becoming a Jr. Ranger

Bring Learning to Life by Becoming a Jr. Ranger

Engage Your Students with Denali National Park

Engage Your Students with Denali National Park

5 Tips for Using Yellowstone National Park with your Students

5 Tips for Using Yellowstone National Park with your Students

5 Tips for Teaching with Glacier National Park

5 Tips for Teaching with Glacier National Park

6 Must Have Books for Your National Park Classroom

6 Must Have Books for Your National Park Classroom

Get Students Excited for Learning with the National Parks

Get Students Excited for Learning with the National Parks

National Park Books for All Ages

National Park Books for All Ages

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Get the perfect Catholic Schools Week display- perfect for Open House! ❤️

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❤️ One of my favorite activities I do with my

❤️ One of my favorite activities I do with my students each year is our Change Makers letters! When we learn about MLK in social studies, we also discuss others who stood up for injustices.

Students then write a letter about a change they want to see happen- on a local, state, national, or worldwide level. It's always so fun to see what students are passionate about! 🌟

This activity is perfect to pair with a Martin Luther King, Jr. activity you might have planned for next week.

🔗 Comment CHANGE and I will sent the link your way!

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Got to talk about my favorite thing on the podcast

Got to talk about my favorite thing on the podcast this week! 🤩 🐾

If you want to learn how to get started using Iditarod in the classroom, be sure to listen! And you can get started and follow the race in just a few weeks! ❤️

🔗 Comment IDITAROD and I will send you the link!

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😧 Teaching how to write a research paper used t

😧 Teaching how to write a research paper used to be hard! I felt like I was piecing everything together, which is never fun!

So a while back, to make things SO.MUCH.EASIER. I created a full unit to help students write successful research papers! 📝

🔗 Want the link? Comment RESEARCH and I will send it your way!

In this unit, you'll have everything you need...
✅ Suggested Timeline
✅ Teacher Tips
✅ Packet Cover
✅ Due Dates for Project
✅ Unit Outcomes
✅ Brainstorming Ideas Page
✅ KWL Chart
✅ How to Research
✅ Taking Notes/Using Notecards
✅ How to write an outline
✅ Outline template (for a 3 or 5 body paragraph paper)
✅ How to Draft Diagram
✅ Opening/Closing Paragraphs
✅ Rough Draft Writing Pages (for a 3 or 5 body paragraph paper)
✅ Work Cited Guide
✅ Rubric
✅ Sample Essay

Trust me, this needs to be part of your writing curriculum!

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🌟 Happy National 4th Graders Day! 🎉 🙌 Ju

🌟 Happy National 4th Graders Day! 🎉 🙌

Just a little snapshot of me from 4th grade, circa 1996. 😂

4th grade was one of my favorite grades, so I feel VERY lucky to have been teaching 4th grade for the last 17 years (wow, how did that happen?)! ❤️

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Where are my 4th grade teachers at?! 🙋‍♀️

Where are my 4th grade teachers at?! 🙋‍♀️

Are you ready to celebrate National Fourth Graders Day tomorrow with your students?! 🤣

If you're still looking for a low-prep, yet fun activity to use with your kiddos, check out my new collaborative poster and activity page!

Have both on your students' desks when they arrive in the morning- the perfect bell work to kick off the week! Plus the poster will make a great bulletin board or door decor! ❤️

🔗 Comment FOURTH and I'll send ya the link!

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A Catholic Schools Week craft that can stay up for

A Catholic Schools Week craft that can stay up for February?! ❤️

🤩 YES, please!

This sweet craft is a great way for your students to show their love of their school for Catholic Schools Week later this month, BUT it also the perfect craft to keep up during the month of February (hello, hearts ❤️)!

Comment CRAFT and I will send the link your way! 🔗

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Catholic Schools Week is coming up in a few weeks!

Catholic Schools Week is coming up in a few weeks! 🤩

💬 Comment CATHOLIC to get this free writing prompt set for your students!

This print-and-go activity is the perfect way to kick off Catholic Schools Week later this month, plus it makes a great bulletin board!

Grab it today for FREE! 🌟

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Did you know National Fourth Graders Day is coming

Did you know National Fourth Graders Day is coming up on Monday, January 12?! 🥳

It was started many years ago by a few 4th grade teachers who thought their kiddos were often overlooked (they weren't the little, but they weren't middle schoolers yet). 🌟

Looking for a fun resource to do with your students!? Comment FOURTH and I will send you the 🔗 ! You can also grab it using the link in my bio!

Will you be celebrating with your 4th graders?!

#fourthgrade #upperelementary

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❤️ One of my favorite activities I do with my students each year is our Change Makers letters! When we learn about MLK in social studies, we also discuss others who stood up for injustices.Students then write a letter about a change they want to see happen- on a local, state, national, or worldwide level. It's always so fun to see what students are passionate about! 🌟This activity is perfect to pair with a Martin Luther King, Jr. activity you might have planned for next week. 🔗 Comment CHANGE and I will sent the link your way! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Quote-Collaborative-Coloring-Poster-... ... See MoreSee Less

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Got to talk about my favorite thing on the podcast this week! 🤩 🐾If you want to learn how to get started using Iditarod in the classroom, be sure to listen! And you can get started and follow the race in just a few weeks! ❤️🔗 Listen here: www.offtaskteacherspodcast.com/episodes/blog-post-title-one-kpsd7-d4lx8-83fdc-89e7j-3xlg3-lr7z2-m... ... See MoreSee Less

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😧 Teaching how to write a research paper used to be hard! I felt like I was piecing everything together, which is never fun!So a while back, to make things SO.MUCH.EASIER. I created a full unit to help students write successful research papers! 📝🔗 Want the link? Comment RESEARCH and I will send it your way!In this unit, you'll have everything you need...✅ Suggested Timeline✅ Teacher Tips✅ Packet Cover✅ Due Dates for Project✅ Unit Outcomes✅ Brainstorming Ideas Page✅ KWL Chart✅ How to Research✅ Taking Notes/Using Notecards✅ How to write an outline✅ Outline template (for a 3 or 5 body paragraph paper)✅ How to Draft Diagram✅ Opening/Closing Paragraphs✅ Rough Draft Writing Pages (for a 3 or 5 body paragraph paper)✅ Work Cited Guide✅ Rubric✅ Sample EssayTrust me, this needs to be part of your writing curriculum! www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Informational-Research-Paper-Project-with-Graphic-Organizers-... ... See MoreSee Less

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🌟 Happy National 4th Graders Day! 🎉 🙌Just a little snapshot of me from 4th grade, circa 1996. 😂4th grade was one of my favorite grades, so I feel VERY lucky to have been teaching 4th grade for the last 17 years (wow, how did that happen?)! ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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